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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 338.16 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 338.16 and 224.16 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 338.16 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/338.16 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 338.16 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 75,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,801.95/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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